How to Inexpensively Repair & Update Dripping Pfister Bathtub / Shower Faucet Handles
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- Опубліковано 6 лют 2025
- This video shows how to rebuild a Pfister bathroom faucet and upgrading the handles without having to replace the manifold. Using this method means that wall and / or tub surround will not need to be removed.
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L Handle Pfister Faucet Upgrade Kit:
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L Handle Pfister Nickel Faucet Upgrade Kit:
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Faucet Wrench Set:
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Valve Seat Wrench:
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Like. I am a 68 yr old widow
This will help me fix my faucet that was completely running and would not stop
Thank you
I am glad the video helped you, so sorry for your loss.
Thanks, really helpful. I replaced mine with lever handles so thanks for explaining how they work opposite. Never would have known.
You're welcome! Thanks for watching.
Hello and thanks for the video. I have a lot of hot and cold water leaking out of the tub spout when I’m running the shower. I replaced the diverted valve and seat and there’s no difference. Any advice or things to look out for?
Thank you, just fixed a leaking bath faucet, I did use the teflon tape and the plumbers grease. I think the plumbers grease was helpful, not sure about the tape.
Thank you for watching!
Thank you! Literally helped me so much!
I am very glad to have helped! Thank you for watching.
Great, now I can replace my own. Thanks
You're welcome, thank you for watching!
Even found the tool to remove seat at out local true value.
Thank you for the DIY vedio. I sm unable to take out the cattidge it is hard to twist. Can i use a hsmmer to force it to turn? Will i create a bigger problem?
Thank you.
So I changed my hot and cold valve stems with good success. But when I changed my converter stem, now it won’t change from tub to shower. I have no idea what I did wrong here.
Important question: so my hot water and diverter taps ARE MISSING the part where the seat/bib is supposed to thread INTO. What am I supposed to do??? Replace/convert entire system? I can not use new stems even with new bibs because the bibs will not seat properly it’s all loose with nothing to thread to. Any info will help
Thanks
You're welcome!
Hello. This looks pretty identical to my 3 handle assy. By chance do you know of a kit that mostly just includes the stems (with or w/o the tools) for this set up. I don't need any new handles. Thanks much.
The stems can be purchased separately, but they tend to run around $25 each. Maybe purchase a kit like this and keep the handles for spares??
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Tip: remove all the stems at once so they are not in the way of your seat wrench!
Great tip!
Or use the long end.
What should I do if my nuts are partially in the mortar of the wall? Would a socket still work
The socket should still be able to get it out. If not, you may have to carefully chisel the mortar out from around it.
I replaced my diverter valve and now it doesn’t send water to my shower head. Can it that when I took out my old valve the washer was broken, could the broken piece got stuck where the water goes to my shower head. Cause now it just drips water from my shower head. Thank you 🙏🏽
Yes, that is probably what happened. Something similar happened to me once on a hot water valve. On that one, it wouldn't turn on. A small screwdriver or spring hook should be able to fish it out.
Is the stem a standard size.
The thread size is a standard size by brand of fixture. The length varies by brand and type of handle used.
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very helpful.
I'm glad that it helped. Thanks for watching!
Hi, is it possible to do this without shutting off the water?
No, the water would need to be shut off.
Thankyou
You're welcome, thank you for watching!
Where can I buy the washers….wont stop running…paid a plumber $1,000 to come replace stop my bathroom from leaking…1 year later leaking again..I just need to replace the rubber washer I believe
@michaelcapps8877 they can be purchased from any hardware store and are cheap. The rubber ones don't last very long. They sometimes carry another type that are nylon or maybe silicone that lasts longer. Take the stem with you to the store so you can match it up.
is there a reason why you wouldn't use plumbers tape?
Great question, I hit the Google and found this article about it.
www.thespruce.com/how-to-use-teflon-tape-2718712
Hi. May I know the name of the tool you used to remove the stem? Thanks.
Here you go.
Faucet Wrench Set:
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Valve Seat Wrench:
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I used what I had already ( screwdriver, channel lock wrench, and pliers). Now That you have taught me easier to use tools. I plan to buy those if I can find them. I also knew nothing about the seat in the back. This might be why my husband replaced the valve a few times before he passed away and why I am doing the same now. I am going to wait until tomorrow to replace this and go to the store fir the seat and wrenches I need to put it back together correctly. Again thank you very much
Does the Shower Valve Socket Wrench Set work on the Rohl thermostatic cartridge ????
No. AFTER you get the new stems in there, THEN turn water on to check for leaks. The Aesthetics come last!!!
Good advice!
I have one just like this (only two handles, hot and cold) and when I tried to remove the cartridges because they are leaking, only part of the cartridge came out. Any tips on what to do other than calling a plumber?
I replaced them once before and this time they don't want to budge.
My best guess is that you removed the piece of the valve. There are two nuts in there and the one further back is the one that you need to remove. The other option is that the rubber washer unscrewed itself and stayed in there. Needle nose piers should be able to get that out.